Institute of Medical Science Virtual Open House

Interested in research-intensive graduate studies in the medical sciences? Wondering about the career opportunities available to you with a degree from the Institute of Medical Science? Do you have more general questions about what medical science encompasses? 

Join us for our IMS Virtual Open House where you'll have a chance to learn about our cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary research programs. You'll hear directly from a diverse group of staff, current students, and alumni. Discover how you can transform scientific discovery into real world impact.

This event is geared towards all prospective students—whether you're just starting your undergraduate degree or are already planning to apply to IMS. 

Agenda:

• Welcome: Alex Boshart and Sajeevan Sujanthan, PhD Candidates and Student Ambassadors
• MSc & PhD Graduate Programs Overview: Emilie DesRosiers, Admissions & Recruitment Administrator
• Q&A 
• Student Research Journeys:
  • Emily Yeung, MSc Student: Emily’s research focuses on exploring new treatment opportunities to target inflammation and fibrosis via the cGAS-STING pathway in kidney disease.
  • Stefan Aguiar, PhD Candidate: Stefan is conducting research in the area of psychosocial oncology and investigating decision making in patients with advanced cancer considering medical assistance in dying (MAiD).
  • Crizza Ching, PhD Candidate: Crizza's research investigates the role of the endothelial lining of the blood vessels in driving cardiac dysfunction in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, with a particular focus on nanoparticle mediated endothelial-cardiomyocyte intercellular communication.
  • Nicolette Stogios, PhD Alumna: Nicolette’s work is focused on disentangling the complex interplay between antipsychotic medications, cardiometabolic risk, and cognition in patients with severe mental illness. 
• Q&A and Closing Remarks 

REGISTER HERE.